The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with full-service spa and golf course

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Food court
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Front of property
Superior Double Room
A golf course, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at The Essex Golf and Country Club. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage or a body scrub at Aura, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pulse, the on-site restaurant. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Essex Golf and Country Club also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is €66
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • University of Essex - 24 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Salisbury's Team Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Property highlights
Take advantage of a golf course, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site at The Essex Golf and Country Club. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and a body scrub at Aura, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pulse, the on-site restaurant. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Essex Golf and Country Club also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a hair salon. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • 6 indoor tennis courts, an electric car charging station and a lift
  • Wedding services, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Essex Golf and Country Club have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pulse

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 4 indoor padel courts
  • 6 indoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 17 years of age are allowed in the pool from 10 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-7 PM on weekends.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Club Essex
Essex Club
Essex Country Golf Club
Essex Golf Club
Essex Golf Hotel Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Hotel Colchester
Golf Club Essex
Essex Golf & Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Essex Golf & Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on 16 Nov 2025 start from €65.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Essex Golf and Country Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Essex Golf and Country Club located?

Situated in Colchester, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Paycockes and East Anglian Railway Museum. Milbank Stadium and Alderford Water Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 717 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tutu welcoming staff although the check in could be earlier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, lots broken, breakfast is a joke Travel lodge would havin been a better option
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Comfortable room, decent breakfast. Bathrooms could do with update but the swim and spa makes up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great facilities but the room would benefit from better cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with fantastic facilities

Great hotel, amazing facilities - fantastic gym and pool. Very clean and tidy, nicely decorated. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I akways feel welcome here by the staff. I always use the pool and spa facilities. Dinner and breakfast was nice. Overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional!

Our stay was amazing from the first point of contact at check in to the check out. The room was fabulous with a wonderful view. All the staff went about and beyond to make our stay excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stop

Have seen this hotel come up a few times and thought i would try it when i was working in the area. Being a golf club it has lots of extras, gym, spa, pool etc. The gym was well equipped with the latest tech, the pool area was lovely with a jacuzzi ,steam and sauna room. Clean changing rooms with ample lockers. The room was spacious with one of the largest beds ive seen, decent amenities, tea,coffee n biscuits. Great bathroom and shower. The restaurant was nice, the food was decent with plenty of options and great prices. A great place to stay and i will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I’d stay again in cooler months and not eat there

The rooms are pretty basic like a Travelodge, it didn’t have air con which it does state I just overlooked. The bar over looks the golf course which is pretty, the food at the bar wasn’t very good specially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a golf break it’s ideal with other facilities to enjoy. We weren’t here for golf, but just staying for a wedding. The room and bathroom looked a little tired but for just sleeping in it’s ok. My wife pulled on her side of the bed cover to get in and the bedside cabinet draw came out completely landing on her foot bruising it. The breakfast was good and staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Clean,quiet and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room. Very friendly helpful staff. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Very spacious comfortable clean room. Definitely going to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch hotel

Hotel and staff were amazing from start to finish, we would highly recommend this hotel to everybody
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice gym, roomS getting upgraded at present, lovely food too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing stay. They actually clean rooms & refill tea everyday. Pool is clean...rooms are warm and very well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another night away from the office

Always a great place to stay great staff and lovely gym pool and steam room. Refurbished rooms are lovely comfy and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To whom it concerns when i booked there was no mention of the swimming pool been out of action and this was known on the day i booked around 2pm . The lady at reception told us this . Then when i found out this just after the free cancellation time had elapesd i tried ring you but nobody answered . Very peeved about this .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely swimming pool & jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and staff, gym and pool are great and well maintained. Staff are very friendly and efficient Restaurant is limited but food is nice but a very limited cafe style menu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahjaz Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a luxury place to stay. Clean, warm and comfortable rooms. Real value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ugur

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel only thing house keepers makes lots of noise if you still sleeping round 10 clock on wards …the rest of hotel nice and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Burnard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
NoLift
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024